Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Herb. Hierac. Scandinav. Cent. XV. 29 (1903); Johansson in A
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069434
Common Names
- Hieracium
- Hawkweed
- Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium caesiicolor (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium caesiicolor is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as an edging plant. It is drought-tolerant and can attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium caesiicolor is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium caesiicolor is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a cold frame or in a sheltered area outdoors.
Where to Find Hieracium caesiicolor
Hieracium caesiicolor is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Hieracium caesiicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium caesiicolor?
Hieracium caesiicolor
What type of plant is Hieracium caesiicolor?
Hieracium caesiicolor is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where is Hieracium caesiicolor found?
Hieracium caesiicolor is found in the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Hieracium genus
Hieracium aragonense,
Hieracium convergens,
Hieracium claricolor,
Hieracium criniculosum,
Hieracium amphichnoum,
Hieracium shoolbredii,
Hieracium trachlosimum,
Hieracium phaedrocheilon,
Hieracium irasuense,
Hieracium moravicum,
Hieracium glaucopsis,
Hieracium gigantum,
Hieracium calliglaucum,
Hieracium subfusciviride,
Hieracium villattingense,
Hieracium supernatum,
Hieracium austurgilense,
Hieracium cuspididentatum,
Hieracium adspersum,
Hieracium grandifolium,
Hieracium hypochoeroides,
Hieracium spathulatum,
Hieracium stenolomoides,
Hieracium berganum,
Hieracium guthnikianum,
Hieracium glanduliceps,
Hieracium semianglicum,
Hieracium amplificatum,
Hieracium subacuens,
Hieracium lanifolium,
Hieracium sanguineum,
Hieracium palenicae,
Hieracium webbianum,
Hieracium lugae-pljussae,
Hieracium argospathum,
Hieracium breconicola,
Hieracium turritifolium,
Hieracium sermonikense,
Hieracium pedunculare,
Hieracium parnassi,
Hieracium exaltans,
Hieracium ruminosiforme,
Hieracium carpetanum,
Hieracium subanfractum,
Hieracium albiduliforme,
Hieracium pallidivirens,
Hieracium niveicuspis,
Hieracium asteroloma,
Hieracium pollinense,
Hieracium azerbaijanense,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,